Top Paying Jobs in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, SD has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,920 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($301,420), Family Medicine Physicians ($230,530), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($211,990). The cost of living index is 89.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,336/month.
$94K
Avg. median salary
89.16
Cost of living index
$1,336
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Rapid City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.72/hr |
| 92 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.65/hr |
| 93 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $64K | $30.64/hr |
| 94 | Advertising Sales Agents | Sales | $64K | $30.6/hr |
| 95 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Building & Maintenance | $64K | $30.56/hr |
| 96 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $64K | $30.55/hr |
| 97 | Foresters | Science | $63K | $30.39/hr |
| 98 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.14/hr |
| 99 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.05/hr |
| 100 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.97/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rapid City
Cost of living vs. national average-10.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,336/mo
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